The company confirmed today that it was breached by hackers, who may have stolen sensitive information from its millions of customers. Here’s what to know.
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) was the most recent target of a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that has led a campaign against a number of insurance companies in recent weeks, according to a statement issued by the company today.
The cyberattack, which was first identified by the company June 12, was stopped within a few hours and business operations were not impacted. However, the number of Aflac insurance-holders affected by the breach is still unknown. Files containing personal information, such as Social Security numbers, health information, and insurance claims information, could have been compromised during the attack, the company said.
